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Chevening Scholarship Programme is open for applications
Applications for Chevening, the UK Government's scholarship programme, open today in Vietnam and across the world
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An opportunity to contribute to UK-Vietnam annual bilateral trade talks
Consultation prior to the forthcoming trade talks offers the opportunity for UK business to raise market access issues.
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The British Embassy celebrates its first same sex marriage in Vietnam
On Monday 28 July, the British Embassy celebrated its first same sex marriage in Vietnam since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.
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UK Government marks 30 years of International scholarships
Over 500 past and present Chevening Scholars representing 118 countries marked 30 years of the UK’s most prestigious scholarship programme .
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Top tips for UK student visa applicants
If you are heading to the UK to study this year, read our top tips on making a Tier 4 student visa application
Latest
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Chevening Scholarship Programme is open for applications
- published 1 August 2014
- News article
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Vietnam – Prisoner Pack
- updated 1 August 2014
- Guidance
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Service Request Form
- updated 1 August 2014
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Our mission
Progress the UK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Agreement to support international peace and security and achieve our prosperity goals. Provide a modern and efficient consular service for British nationals in Vietnam.
Priorities
Protecting human rights in Vietnam
In line with UK foreign policy and the domestic context in Vietnam, human rights are an important aspect of our work. Read more.
Supporting British nationals in Vietnam
The British Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam provide consular services to British nationals. Read more.
Increasing trade, investment and education links with Vietnam
Vietnam is an emerging high-growth market with real opportunities and some challenges. Read more.
Working with Vietnam for international peace and security
Vietnam is an important security and defence partner for the UK. We also work with Vietnam to counter illegal migration and organised crime threats. Read more.
Supporting development in Vietnam
Our aim is to support the government of Vietnam to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Read more.
Documents
Our announcements
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Chevening Scholarship Programme is open for applications
- 1 August 2014
- News article
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An opportunity to contribute to UK-Vietnam annual bilateral trade talks
- 30 July 2014
- News article
Our publications
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Vietnam – Prisoner Pack
- 1 August 2014
- Guidance
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Service Request Form
- 1 August 2014
- Form
Organisations
British Embassy Hanoi
The UK and Vietnam set up their diplomatic relations in 1973. The two countries entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement in 2010, demonstrating the breadth and depth of existing cooperation and shared level of ambition for the future.
British Embassy Hanoi
Central Building, 4th floor
31 Hai Ba Trung
Hanoi
Vietnam
Telephone +84 (0)4 3936 0500
Fax +84 (0)4 3936 0561
Email - for general enquiries: generalenquiries.vietnam@fco.gov.uk
Email - for consular enquiries in Vietnam: consularenquiries.vietnam@fco.gov.uk
Email - for trade and investment in Vietnam UKTIVietnam@fco.gov.uk
Office opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.45pm
Friday: 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Consular public hours (for notarial and documentary services - by appointment only):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:00am to11:45am
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 3:30pm
UK Trade & Investment Vietnam
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy.
UK Trade & Investment Hanoi
British Embassy
Central Building, 4th floor
31 Hai Ba Trung
Hanoi
Vietnam
Email UKTIVietnam@fco.gov.uk
Telephone +84 (0)4 3936 0500
DFID Vietnam
We work in Vietnam through a 10-year Development Partnership Arrangement that will end in 2016. DFID Vietnam also runs our remaining programmes in Cambodia.
DFID Vietnam
Central Building, 7th Floor
31 Hai Ba Trung
Hanoi
Vietnam